Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Nathaniel Bouton, telling him that he wishes to consult the elders of his church before sending a formal acceptance of the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in New York to Nathaniel Bouton, accepting the presidency of Dartmouth College.

Two-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in New York to John Joseph McDavitt with the good wishes of the faculty and Smith for McDavitt's success.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Brother Dodge [i.e. William Earl Dodge], telling him that if Dodge will increase his subscription, Mr. Chittenden and others might do so also. (Incomplete)

Two-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in New York City to H.H. Boody, telling him that a note from William Booth will help explain his object. Hopes Boody will aid in completing the movement in this city.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in New York to Judge Bonney in New York, asking Bonney to increase his subscription so the goal can be met. Enclosure: Response from Bonney.

Two-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to W.T. Booth, asking if Booth will increase his subscription to help meet the goal. Enclosure: Reply from Booth.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Charles Garland, telling him that his son James has been suspended from college because he took part in a collision between the lower classes.

Two-page from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to Joseph Addison Wing, telling him that Wing's son has been supended from College until July 11.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to Daniel Little Furber about the sale of Mrs. Furber's house.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Joseph Addison Wing, explaining the reasons for the punishment of Wing's son.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Charles Henry Bell, arguing for the location of the agricultural college at Dartmouth.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire to Charles James Smith, telling him that he wants Smith to use his influence about the disposition of the Agricultural Fund, that it should be used in connection with Dartmouth and that discussion should be postponed until the next session of the Legislature. Invites Mr. Smith to Commencement.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to Joseph Addison Wing, talking about attitude of the faculty toward cane rushes. Writer's theory of college discipline.

Five-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover to John Hatch George, asking George to use his influence to have the New Hampshire agricultural college connected with Dartmouth.

Three-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith at Dartmouth College to James Richard Willard, telling him that he will be able to transfer to the Sophomore class at Dartmouth but must make up trigonometry. He will not be examined in it. He will have to have a dismission from Olivet.

Two-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Hanover, New Hampshire to Abraham Lincoln, recommending Samuel Lankton Gerould for a chaplaincy in the army.

Two-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Louis Pollens, telling him that he does not know what the Trustees will do. They may give Pollens both natural philosophy and astronomy. Writer wants Pollen's final work on the point.

Two-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith to Charles James Smith, thanking him for his interest at the State Legislature in postponing the disposition of the Agricultural Fund until legislators and college trustees are more informed on the subject.

Four-page letter from Asa Dodge Smith in Dartmouth College to Horace Goodhue, telling him that Goodhue's son has been suspended from college.